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| Did you know? Washington harvests more than 57 million pounds of raspberries each year, making it America’s raspberry capital. | | Yakima companies Volt's family of divisions, subsidiaries, and joint ventures now span the globe, with offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and South Ameri... Go to Site
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Interview or Inter-View
by Ken Moore 8/28/2008
Uh-oh, time is drawing close to the dreaded interview! The palms are already sweaty and the interview is still a whole day away.
It's human nature to feel this way. Y...
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Steps for Career Expo Success
by Tory Johnson 8/28/2008
Since 80 percent of jobs are found through networking, it's essential when you are looking for a job to get out and sell yourself. Career expos are great opportunities t...
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What Is Experience Anyway?
by Nan S. Russell 8/28/2008
I learned in first grade that one plus one equals two. But, that's not the right equation when counting work experience. We often think we're building experience to help ...
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 Jobs in YakimaThe following articles focus on employment and jobs in Yakima as well as issues relating to careers and jobs in Washington. | |
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"Private contractors hold lots of US intel jobs"
The Associated Press - Aug 27, 2008
Sanders said in some cases the CIA is hiring contractors away from their companies and into the agency work force. The intelligence agencies spent $43...
"Border Patrol struggles to keep newly hired agents"
The Associated Press - Aug 27, 2008
The hiring surge means 42 percent of agents have less than three years on the job. The GAO estimates that taxpayers pay $14700 for each trainee at the...
"Federal jobs offer opportunities for new employees older than 50"
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ - Aug 27, 2008
The Partnership survey found that just 50 percent of federal job openings are open to non-government employee applicants. Although the hiring culture is...
"Federal official steps down over Pitt hire"
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Aug 27, 2008
The mistake in hiring Pitt was a case of human error, not an impropriety, said Ellen Howe, a department spokeswoman. Pitt accepted a job at the department's...
"Official leaves post over Pitt hiring"
Fort Mills Times, SC - Aug 27, 2008
Pitt accepted a job at Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration in May, five months after she was fired from the Minnesota Department of...
"Blast from the Past"
Hagerstown Morning Herald, MD - Aug 27, 2008
He said students are more likely to remain in school when they can't find jobs. Washington County's unemployment rate has exceeded 12 percent all year....
"UW’s defensive coordinator not looking back"
TheNewsTribune.com, WA - Aug 27, 2008
Similarly, Willingham seems pleased with the man he ended up hiring. “Fun, knowledgeable, focused, dedicated, committed,” Willingham said when asked what...
"Faith-based hiring: 2 letters"
Denver Post, CO - Aug 26, 2008
The rationale for such a rule in our democracy is simple fairness: No American should be denied a government-funded job because of his or her religious...
"The Squeeze: The Region's Poor Vulnerable In Slowing Economy"
KUOW NPR, WA - Aug 25, 2008
The mining industry is hiring. Correspondent Tom Banse sifted through regional economic indicators to see who the squeeze is hitting....
"Olympia Britannica"
ABC Online, Australia - Aug 24, 2008
Australia will not be too fussy about where it sources its elite Olympic coaches as long they do their main job of beating Britain....
"25 schools to get state fruits, vegetables"
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Aug 21, 2008
But one of the most important parts of the plan -- hiring two staff people to connect schools with farms and do outreach that busy school nutrition...
"Workers celebrated at Cianbro opening"
Bangor Daily News, ME - Aug 16, 2008
Olympia Snowe; Mayor Manley DeBeck; David Lloyd, brownfields program director for the US Environmental Protection Agency; and William B. Welte,...
"Tri-City jobs up despite 1-month loss"
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - Aug 13, 2008
Chris Gregoire also imposed a hiring freeze and ordered state agencies to pare expenses. Weakening consumer confidence also thwarted growth in the leisure...
"Governor orders hiring freeze"
The Wenatchee World Online, WA - Aug 5, 2008
By Curt Woodward AP writer OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has ordered state agencies to cut hiring, travel and fuel costs as the weak economy continues to...
"Gov. Christine Gregoire ordered a state hiring freeze and spending..."
Seattle Times, United States - Aug 5, 2008
By Andrew Garber OLYMPIA — In her most significant action so far to confront a growing economic downturn, Gov. Christine Gregoire ordered a state hiring...
"Washington needs qualified teachers"
PNW Local News, WA - Jul 26, 2008
Antiquated teacher-credential laws prevent schools from hiring individuals working in the private sector who have a high degree of knowledge and expertise...
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